Camden County H.O.G Safety Information

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Road Captain Guidelines

The Camden County HOG Board of Directors feel it is important to impress upon all Road Captains and perspective Road Captains the philosophy of Club riding and the responsibility of our Road Captains to insure a SAFE and enjoyable ride for all our members and future members of our club.

Being a Road Captain is a privilege!

However, it comes with responsibilities that need to be addressed in this guideline.

As a Road Captain of Camden County HOG you are one of the people we count on to ensure the safety of all who ride.

We trust you will take the responsibility of the position as serious as we do. Do not enter into this responsibility lightly. We are very concerned about the safety of all who ride with us. You are the people we count on to keep our rides safe and enjoyable for all. Road Captains need to work as a team to ensure safety and abide by the clubs riding practices. You are an example of our clubs riding experience!

We ride staggered with a 1-sec to the side, and 2-sec in front. All road captains must set the example of this accepted riding staggered formation and all our other formations on rides.
We request all new riders stay to the back of our formation until comfortable.
Road Captains Never argue with a rider who is not abiding by club's group riding practices. It is to be brought to the attention of Head Road Captain and Safety Officer for further review.
When a Road Captains sees that someone is not riding the way the rest of the club is riding, it is a safety issue for all concerned. For the safety of the club it must be brought to the attention of Safety Officers and Head Road Captain at the next scheduled stop.

A. Must complete Advanced Riders Class.
B. Attend Road Captains meetings and orientation rides.
C. Ride as a“Shadow” of an existing Road Captain until in the opinion of the Head Road Captain and other Captains you are ready for Duty.
D. Commitment to at least 25% of the clubs rides.
E. Road Captains riding Sweep will ensure that hand signals are being passed along.
F. Provide assistance as directed.

	RIDING FORMATION The standard formation, under good conditions of road, traffic, and weather, will be a double row, staggered, in one traffic lane. The interval will be no less than one second between staggered riders. The LEAD ROAD CAPTAIN will be at the head of the group, and typically will ride just to the left of the lane center. Other Road Captains, may be assigned positions within the group, which will be followed by the rear Road Captain or the "Sweep"
		New members, guests, and any riders with little experience in group riding will be positioned at the front of the group, just behind the Lead Road Captain. Each rider should maintain his/her starting line up position in the group until arrival at the destination. This allows each rider to become familiar with the riding style and habits of those nearest him/her in the group, and is particularly important for the new and inexperienced group riders.
	Under certain conditions, the Lead Road Captain will signal the group to form a single file formation. (This is often done after the group has passed an intersection, and allows the Road Captains to return to their assigned positions.) The signal is the left arm held overhead with the hand extended (chopping motion). Drop back a safe following distance from the rider in front of you, and move into a single file. DO NOT RETURN TO DOUBLE FILE FORMATION UNTIL SIGNALED BY THE LEAD ROAD CAPTAIN!

Hand Signals These signals will not cover every communication need, but they should provide sufficient means for the group to communicate while riding. REMEMBER, road captains are equipped with radios and are in charge during a ride.
LEFT TURN Arm extended and pointing to the left.	STOP or SLOW DOWN Arm extended straight down with palm back. (If hazard exists in road, point to hazard)	RIGHT TURN Upper arm extended horizontally, forearm straight up with palm forward.
FOLLOW ME Arm extended straight up from shoulder with palm forward.	SPEED UP Arm down to side, fist clenched with twisting motion as if turning throttle.	HAZARD IN ROAD Point immediately with emphasis. (Right or Left hand.)
SINGLE FILE Arm extended straight up with hand extended in a chopping position.	DOUBLE FILE Arm extended straight up with "rams horn" sign.	COMFORT STOP Upper arm extended horizontally, forearm straight up, fist clenched with short up and down motion.
PULL OFF Arm positioned as for right turn, forearm swung toward shoulder.	FUEL Arm to outside, forearm pointing to tank.	TURN SIGNALS ARE ON Arm extended with fingers & thumb opening & closing. (Think chicken dance)